Episode 79- Pre-Trip Planning for a Valentine’s Weekend at Disneyland

In this episode, we’re officially kicking off our Valentine’s Weekend trip to Disneyland with a full pre-trip planning breakdown! We’re sharing how this unexpected West Coast trip came together thanks to a work conference, why we decided this would be a kid-free getaway, and how we made it all work financially while already having another Disney trip on the books.We dive into travel logistics, including flights, off-property hotel choices, and navigating conference-discounted park tickets (plus what not to do if you ever go that route). We also break down our park ticket strategy, Lightning Lane decisions, and how modifying conference tickets turned into a much bigger process than expected.This episode also sets the stage for a huge solo park day, as one of us prepares to attempt an EveryRide challenge at Disneyland Resort to raise money for Give Kids the World—a cause that’s incredibly close to our hearts. We talk about what the challenge involves, why we’re doing it, and how you can participate through donations and a giveaway.We wrap up with an overview of our tentative daily plans for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, what we’re most excited to experience for the first time, and what content you can expect during and after the trip across the podcast, Instagram, Patreon, and YouTube.Whether you’re planning a Valentine’s Day Disney trip, attending a conference at Disneyland, traveling without kids for the first time, or just love hearing how the Disney planning sausage gets made—this episode is for you.✨🎡💖GKTW Fundraising Linkhttps://give.gktw.org/fundraiser/6930377Every Ride Attempt 2- Dec 2024https://youtu.be/hS980Ya4Ico?si=sh33lPbTo7WD02ZgEvery Ride Attempt 1- Dec 2023https://youtu.be/_nZQC5yT8Pc?si=KOYam4dHQrKZcMn7